Photographer's Note

The National Gallery is one of London's most important museums with an impressive collection of paintings covering the period between 1260 and 1900. The neoclassical building that now houses the museum was completed in 1838 after a much-criticized design by English architect William Wilkins. It was built at the then still to be developed Trafalgar Square, which had just been cleared. Source: aviewoncities.com

Hello Gosia,
This is a splendid nocturnal composition featuring this world famous art gallery. Perfectly exposed and with lovely warm tones and super clarity. Great idea to include the fountain in the foreground, the waters of which take on a silky appearance as a result of the long exposure.

Hi Gosia
An amazing place, but your long exposure has really created a brilliant 3D feel to the result. I think the statue in the fountain plays a large part of that, as that seems to pop out of the screen. The light reflections in the water are sublime. Such intricate detail in the columns and all round stunning light. Classic pic, thanks for sharing.
Best wishes
NOel

Hello Gosia - You really are accomplished at night photography and I take my hat off to you for your finely developed technique. I cannot believe how wonderful the silky reflections are here, they make a fine textural contrast to the crisp lines of the gallery. As to the fountain, it seems to hover above the water. Superb work

Witaj Gosia, very good night shot of this beautiful and interesting composition, very well captured in this beautiful image with good sharpness, light and color. Very good job well done, congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this interesting work.

Good night and good Sunday.
Warm greetings from southern Spain.
Angel.

Hello Gosia,
Your blue hour and night shots are always a spur to go out late with the camera and not to stop photography because it's after sunset.
I admire the perfect sharpness and your excellent light management.
Good choice of POV and with the beautiful statue in the fountain good depth is added to the picture.
Best regards, Paul

You have written a very interesting note and this is a very fine photograph to accompany it.

Your composition is excellent, the main portico of the gallery perfectly placed in the frame and nicely balanced by the fountain statue in the right foreground. The light and colours are beautiful, your exposure perfect and the details and sharpness, especially when viewed at the full size of 1500 pixels wide, are exquisite.

Hi Gosia - another really gorgeous night exposure from London, this time a close shot of the National Gallery, which explodes with light here. The reflection is fantastic, a great contrast to the dark sky, and I love the light on the statue or fountain at right center. Another real winner here!

Hi Gosia,
an excellent technical and artistic night shot of this famous museum! The long exposure created a beautiful andsoft impression, you also handled the light very good. An attractive picture, well done!
Best regards/
Boa

Wonderful striated reflections in the placid fountain. Good nocturnal shot of this London icon with excellent sharpness and nice starbursts from the aperture priority setting on a higher shutter speed, and the tail end of a blue hour to contrast with the golden lighting. Tfs!

Hello Gosia,
when thinking of the National Gallery of London, I rarely think about the building, your picture is splendid and it really feels like a revelation. I like very much the angle you chose to present it in the late blue hour, you have created a firm and dynamic composition and have exalted the illuminated façade and the golden reflections. I like the quiet attraction of details and the presence of the imposing sculpture. There's a metallic quality to the textures that I appreciate very much too. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great evening,
Ourania

Hi Gosia
I've missed a number of your newest shots, but i'm not going to let this one get away!
haha
awesome lighting and exposure.
I know you don't enjoy HDR, but this one has an HDR type of feel and look to it.

Hello Gosia,
I have been browsing your recent photos of London and love that you have captured new and distinctive shots of a much photographed town. Having moved recently from London, I am now wishing that I had the time to stumble across your gallery whilst I was still living there for inspiration - I especially like your elevated architecture shots and this capture of the National Gallery at night. The exposure is spot on and you have managed the light with precision. A truly lovely shot.
Thanks for sharing
Kathryn

I know this place very well. i have visited it so many times! I never tire of taking shots around this area of London. you have done a magnificent job of capturing this in the evening. The exposure and light is fantastic.